Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales (A C.G. Jung Foundation Book) (Paperback)

~ Marie-Louise von Franz (Author) "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFINITION of the shadow, which we must bear in mind before going into our material, can vary greatly and is not as simple..." (more)
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Product Description

Fairy tales contain profound lessons for those who would dive into their meaning. Von Franz draws on her vast knowledge of folklore and her experience as a pychoanalyst and a collaborator with Jung to illuminate on fairy tales and the dark side of life and human pyschology.

About the Author

Marie-Louise von Franz (1915–1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala; Revised edition (February 7, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877739749
• ISBN-13: 978-0877739746
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal look into the darkness, January 5, 2005

By	Timothy Boucher (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love MLVF as an author, first of all. Her work is so concise and to the point, and absolutely eye-opening at all times. She not only sees really clearly, but is especially skilled at helping other people to. This book is one of my favorites that I have read by her. The other one is the one about dreams and death. This book is an exceptionally good look at how evil and the shadow operate and are expressed by the psyche. Also, whether or not you're into fairy tales, this book is still a great resource, in terms of psychology, creativity, mythology and cultural expression.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When spooky is good, February 18, 2009

By	Therese Pantazakos "Panda Reader" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Love fairy tales? Then this book will give you an understanding of why stories have always enthralled us; where do shadow and evil come from and how do we learn from them.